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A challenge for the actor
Hagen, Uta, 1919-
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1991; xxii, 309 p. ; 25 cm.
Theoretically, the actor ought to be more sound in mind and body than other people, since he learns to understand the psychological problems of human beings when putting his own passions, his loves, fears, and rages to work in the service of the characters he plays. He will learn to face himself, to hide nothing from himself -- and to do so takes an insatiable curiosity about the human condition. from the Prologue Uta Hagen, one of the world's most renowned stage actresses, has also taught acting for more than forty years at the HB Studio in New York. Her first book, Respect for Acting, published in 1973, is still in print and has sold more than 150,000 copies. In her new book, A Challenge for the Actor, she greatly expands her thinking about acting in a work that brings the full flowering of her artistry, both as an actor and as a teacher. She raises the issue of the actor's goals and examines the specifics of the actor's techniques. She goes on to consider the actor's relationship to the physical and psychological senses. There is a brilliantly conceived section on the animation of the body and mind, of listening and talking, and the concept of expectation. But perhaps the most useful sections in this book are the exercises that Uta Hagen has created and elaborated to help the actor learn his craft. The exercises deal with developing the actor's physical destination in a role; making changes in the self serviceable in the creation of a character; recreating physical sensations; bringing the outdoors on stage; finding occupation while waiting; talking to oneself and the audience; and employing historical imagination. The scope and range of Uta Hagen here is extraordinary. Her years of acting and teaching have made her as finely seasoned an artist as the theatre has produced.
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Character costume figure drawing : step-by-step drawing methods for theatre costume designers
Tan, Huaixiang.
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2004; vii, 294 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
This text presents drawing instruction with detailed break downs of various types of characters. Maternal? Elderly? Sassy? Sexy? It all starts with body proportion, bone structure, body masses, the facial expressions, the hands, and the feet. Hats, props, fabrics, and choice of medium are all thoroughly covered to ensure your ability to develop convincing life-like characters. * Includes unique three-step drawing guides that develop the sketch from stick figure to full-blown character * Detailed examples of how to draw faces, hands, and feet* Learn to draw realistic fabrics in a multitude of colors and textures
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Charlie Chaplin : interviews
Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977.
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2005; xl, 150 p. ; 23 cm.
In late 1914, Charlie Chaplin's name first began appearing on marquees. By the end of the following year, moviegoers couldn't get enough of him and his iconic persona, the Little Tramp. Perpetually outfitted with baggy pants, a limp cane, and a dusty bowler hat, the character became so beloved that Chaplin was mobbed by fans, journalists, and critics at every turn. Although he never particularly liked giving interviews, he accepted the demands of his stardom, giving detailed responses about his methods of making movies. He quickly progressed from making two-reel shorts to feature-length masterpieces such as The Gold Rush, City Lights, and Modern Times. Charlie Chaplin: Interviews offers a complex portrait of perhaps the world's greatest cinematic comedian and a man who is considered to be one of the most influential screen artists in movie history. The interviews he granted, performances in and of themselves, are often as well crafted as his films. Unlike the Little Tramp, Chaplin the interviewee comes across as melancholy and serious, as the titles of some early interviews-"Beneath the Mask: Witty, Wistful, Serious Is the Real Charlie" or "The Hamlet-Like Nature of Charlie Chaplin"-make abundantly clear. His first sound feature, The Great Dictator, is a direct condemnation of Hitler. His later films such as Monsieur Verdoux and Limelight obliquely criticize American policy and consequently generated mixed reactions from critics and little response from moviegoers. During this late period of his filmmaking, Chaplin granted interviews less often. The three later interviews included here are thus extremely valuable, offering long, contemplative analyses of the man's life and work.
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The cinema of Latin America
edited by Alberto Elena & Marina Díaz López.
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2003; xv, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Through twenty-four essays that each consider one significant film or documentary, the editors of this volume have compiled a unique introduction to the cinematic output of countries as diverse as Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, Bolivia, Chile and Venezuela. Includes in-depth studies of seminal works as such "Los Olvidados, Like Water For Chocolate," and "Amoros Perros."
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The cinematic century : an intimate diary of America's affair with the movies
Haun, Harry.
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2000; 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 28 cm.
Day by day, scandal by scandal, triumph by triumph, incurable film fan Harry Haun has squeezed the juice out of the past 100 years at the movies with a surprise on every page. This book is for everyone with an addiction to the movies even Betty Ford can't cure.
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Cinematography : a guide for filmmakers and film teachers
Malkiewicz, J. Kris
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2005; x, 260 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Since its initial publication in 1973, Cinematography has become the standard guidebook on filmmaking techniques that emphasizes the cameraman's craft. Now completely revised and updated, it clearly and concisely covers what today's filmmaker needs to know about camera structure and operation, lenses, film stocks, filters, lighting and light measuring, and accessory equipment. In addition it provides up-to-date information on sound recording, editing, video transfer, studio and location shooting, production logistics, and modern techniques of picture manipulation with optical printers -- a subject rarely treated in such detail in existing film books. Building on the groundwork he lays, Kris Malkiewicz explores more advanced techniques of overall picture quality control -- how the filmmaker can translate the envisaged image to the screen through coordinating all aspects of cinematography. As Malkiewicz explains, whatever concept is desired, the filmmaker must be in full control of the technology in order to ensure success. Illustrated with more than 350 photographs and drawings, this new second edition of Cinematography will continue to prove invaluable to filmmakers, film students, and film teachers.
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The city and the theatre; the history of New York playhouses a 250 year journey from Bowling Green to Times Square
Henderson, Mary C., 1928-
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2004; 382 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
American theater historian Henderson has revised and rewritten the 1970 edition to update her account of the establishment and subsequent history of New York theaters. She begins in the 18th century, and follows the district as it moved around the city, to Times Square its last stand. New maps and 150 b&w photos support the text. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The classic ballet : basic technique and terminology
Stuart, Muriel, 1900-1991.
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2004; xiii, 244 p. : ill. ; 21 x 27 cm.
With a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, The Classic Ballet presents a lucid text, and six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body position, balance point, movement, and attitude of each position and step in the basic classical repertory. As George Balanchine wrote in his preface: "There are no shortcuts to great dancing, but what is necessary to remember and unalterable in its instruction may be found in this book ... An admirable source of reference for the highest standard of practice." It is an invaluable tool for the student or teacher of ballet-as well as a must-have treasure for the balletomane. Book jacket.
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Classical monologues from Aeschylus to Bernard Shaw
edited with an introductions by Leon Katz with the assistance of Georgi Iliev.
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v. <1-4> ; 17 cm.
A look at Classical Theatre from the ancient Greeks to 1900.
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Clint Eastwood : interviews
Eastwood, Clint, 1930-
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1999; xlix, 247 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Collected interviews with the actor/director who has directed himself more often than any other contemporary dramatic star.
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Clues to acting Shakespeare
Van Tassel, Wesley.
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2000; xvii, 189 p. ; 23 cm.
Through a series of inspiring, easy-to-follow exercises, an acclaimed director and drama coach shows both novice and experienced actors how to conquer the challenges of acting Shakespeare.
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The collected plays : and the screenplay "Who is Harry Kellerman and why is he saying those terrible things about me?"
Gardner, Herb, 1934-
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2000; 489 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Here gathered for the first time is the highly lauded work of one of America's most beloved playwrights. Introductory essays to each work by some of theatre's most distinguished artists give historical and critical perspective to Gardner's achievement.
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